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“Civilization is hideously fragile... there's not much between us and the Horrors underneath, just about a coat of varnish.”
Source : C.P. Snow (2011). “A Coat Of Varnish”, p.43, House of Stratus
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“In almost all cases now the police are as much an enemy as the others.”
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“Before you begin, sit for a moment and take a couple of deep breaths. You want to be calm and prepared to maintain mental focus”
Source : Aaron Hoopes (2010). “Zen Anti-Diet: Mindful Eating for Health, Vitality and Weight Loss”, p.14, Aaron Hoopes
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“If the dreams of any so-called normal man were exposed ... there would be no more gravity and dignity left for mankind.”
Source : Laura ch. 2 (1943)
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“Forgive us all, for we all have trespasses.”
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“A book should be a garden that fits in the hands. Word-petals of color. Stems of strength. roots of truth. Turn a page and turn the seasons. Read the sentence and enjoy the roses.”
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“Everything that is hard to attain is easily assailed by the generality of men.”
Source : Ptolemy, Frank Egleston Robbins (1940). “Tetrabiblos”, Loeb Classical Library
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“Tomorrow, the market will probably continue upward driven by the dollar, but it won't go up much because of caution before the employment figures.”
